Microsoft Database Administrator (Warsaw, 70% remote) – EU Public Organisations

Profile: Microsoft Database Administrator.

Security Clearance: Is required (valid from the first day of assignment) - RESTREINT UE/EU RESTRICTED.

Place of performance: Frontex Headquarters in Warsaw. 30% onsite + 70% remote. Candidates must be based within two hours of Warsaw.

Duration of the mission: 48 months.

Minimum level of education: Level 6.

Minimum English language skills (CEFR): B2.

Minimum IT relevant professional experience (years): 5 years.

Minimum experience at similar position (years): 3 years in relevant IT roles.

Rate: 288 – 295€/day (NWH); 374 – 384€/day (EWH); 6,90€/hour OnCall Duties.

• Expected NWH: 210 days x 4 years.

• Expected EWH: 18 days x 4 years.

• Expected OnC: 2096h x 4 years.

Award Criteria: 35% Price / 65% Quality.

Minimum required scoring for interview (%): 60%.

Required certificates

· Not required, unless indicated as specific requirements below.

Knowledge and skills

Specific expertise:

· Extensive experience in administration of complex MS SQL-based systems deployed in distributed environments.

· Expert knowledge in optimizing, tuning, and capacity planning of databases.

· Practical experience in scripting MS SQL databases, data transformations, and ETL tools including cloud services.

· Experience in design, implementation, and maintenance of Microsoft Business Intelligence on-premises tools and services.

· Experience in design, implementation, and maintenance of Microsoft Fabric tools and services.

· Hands-on experience in monitoring systems.

· Hands-on experience in administering virtual infrastructure.

· Basic knowledge in administering other Microsoft systems.

Skills:

· Proactive attitude with strong teamwork spirit and user-oriented mindset.

· Ability to adapt to fast-changing technologies.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical and business concepts to different audiences.

Specific requirements

· Experience working in restricted environments.

· Hands-on experience working with Active Directory tiering model.

· Knowledge of DBPlus Performance Monitor application.

· Experience creating and managing Always On deployments.

· Mastery of recovery models (Full, Simple, Bulk-Logged) and disaster recovery methodologies.

· Expertise using SQL Profiler, Execution Plans, and Dynamic Management Views (DMVs) to diagnose and resolve performance issues.

· Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate.

· Microsoft Certified: Fabric Data Engineer Associate.

Typical tasks and responsibilities

MS SQL database administration:

• Administration and monitoring of MS SQL-based database services.

• Database monitoring, tuning, and performance optimization.

• Capacity and availability planning of databases.

• Deploying and configuring databases.

• Troubleshooting database-related issues.

Database support and operations:

• Providing 2nd line support for database management.

• Database incident management and resolution.

• Implementing changes according to ICT change management procedures.

Data management:

• Extracting, transforming, and loading (ETL) data.

Documentation and reporting:

• Updating technical documentation and operating procedures.

• Reporting on performed activities.

• Other specific duties as assigned by supervisor.

Travel: By default, travelling in the interest of service is not foreseen for this position/profile.

· Nevertheless, Frontex may exceptionally request to carry out some services at other locations than Frontex Headquarters or other Contracting Authority’s premises.